December 8, 2019
welcome CONNECT HERE Stop by the Connect Here booth outside of the Sanctuary or Chapel for information on small groups, classes and ways to serve. PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the Prayer Request cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate – or find the “Prayer Request” link at stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer after each service. HOSPITALIZED? HAVE A NEW BABY? Call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@ stlukesumc.com. If you have a medical emergency after hours and need a pastor, call the church office and follow instructions.
CONNECTIONS GIFT & BOOKSTORE HOURS Sunday 8:30AM – 12:30PM; Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30AM – 12:30PM PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide nursery and Sunday School for newborns through 4thgraders. Register in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children in worship. Live-streaming of worship is available for nursing moms in E126. You can also enjoy our live services at the east end of the Gathering Area or in the Central Passage, if your child needs a break during worship. YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside the Chapel at 10:30AM or noon. YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 8th Grade: Sundays, 9:30AM at the Lodge. At 11AM, Middle School Music Ministry in the Lodge. For more information or to register, contact Heather; kenisonh@stlukesumc.com 9th-12th Grade: Sundays, 9AM the Hub located in C124 inside Door 15. Students will attend 9:30 services together. To sign up for Small Groups, contact Travis; bannont@stlukesumc.com. LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Winter/ Spring Ministry Catalog or visit stlukesumc.com. CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 stlukesumc.com | 317-846-3404 | info@stlukesumc.com PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger, Executive Pastor Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross, Teaching & Guest Experience Pastor Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross, Pastor of Mobilization & Outreach Rev. Regina Proctor, Pastor of Care Ministries Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis • Mindie Moore
We’re Glad You’re Here!
Thank you for signing the attendance pad with at least one piece of contact information when it is passed. New guests: learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the worship attendance folders and stop at the Welcome Center for a gift. Be sure to join us across from the sanctuary after worship for coffee and donuts.
order of worship S U N D AY, D E C E M B E R 8 , 2 0 19
PRELUDE Improvisation on ‘What Child Is This?’ Michael Conley, piano
ARRIVAL of LIGHT ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING Light One Candle | Natalie Sleeth Congregational Response | words on screen Donna and Jim Fleming (8:15AM) Rob and Kerry Kapaku (9:30AM) Dinah and Joseph Huse (11AM)
WELCOME Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
* HYMN Angels from the Realms of Glory | No. 220
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER RECEPTION of NEW MEMBERS (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross Congregational Response Welcome into the membership of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you, we affirm our faith in God through Jesus Christ and vow to support this congregation by our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
ANGELS are all around us! Pick up your halo and help us bless over 600 children this Christmas through Angel Tree! Join us by picking up a gift list or home essential basket list at the tables outside your worship space, donate or sign up to serve! Please return gifts by Thursday, December 12 to the Main Office. Volunteers are needed to help sort gifts on December 8th and Family shopping day, Sunday December 15th! Sign up online or email outreach@stlukesumc.com to serve!
To donate, text STLUKESUMC to 77977
giving update
To date, our stewardship campaign has raised $3,470,017 with 915 pledges submitted. That puts us at 70% to our goal. We are grateful for this progress and would love to reach our goal by the end of the year. Please consider making your commitment this week by submitting your pledge card, which can be found in your pew backs, or you can donate online at stlukesumc.com.
ANNOUNCEMENTS ANTHEM Prepare the Way of the Lord | Mark Hayes Jennifer Cole, soloist (8:15AM) O Come All Ye Faithful Chapel Voices (9:30 & 11AM)
PRAYER TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
OFFERTORY In the Bleak Midwinter | Mark Hayes Jennifer Cole, Soloist (8:15AM) Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director (9:30 & 11AM)
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 (Sung to O Come, O Come, Emmanuel) * PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | Isaiah 40:1-11 Ellen Rhoades (8:15AM) Kory Bickel (9:30AM) Jim Keating (11AM)
MESSAGE | Whatever It Takes Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
CLOSING HYMN * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE A Christmas Pastorale | arr. Van Denman Thompson Judy Williams, organ (8:15AM) Veni Emmanuel | Andrew Carter Michael Conley, organ (9:30 & 11AM) * standing, as able
joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS: Given in loving memory of Peter R. Canale Jr. from his wife and family
CONDOLENCES TO: Angie MacAllister and family on the death of her husband, Scott MacAllister Family and friends of Sharon Ross Jo Schenck family on the death of her husband, Jack Schenck
announcements WORSHIP...
HOPE SERVICE | Dec. 10 • 7 – 8:30PM • Parlor For families who have experienced pregnancy loss or the loss of an infant. Join us for a service of remembrance and hope. Light refreshments served; childcare available. For more information, contact Pastor Regina at proctorr@stlukesumc.com.
LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE | Dec. 16 • 7 – 8PM • Chapel A quiet, reflective service of light, for those who have had loss or who are searching for hope during the holidays.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Spend Christmas Eve with us! 2PM family-friendly service in the Sanctuary; 4, 6 & 8PM traditional candlelight services in the Sanctuary with choir and orchestra; 4 and 6PM contemporary candlelight services in the Chapel with the praise choir and band; 11PM candlelight communion service in the Chapel.
COMMUNION The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Enter through the exterior door west of door #1. If someone in a healthcare facility or homebound would like communion, notify Kevin Davis at 317-846-3404 or davisk@stlukesumc.com.
GROW… WINTER/SPRING CATALOG Be sure to pick up your copy of the latest ministry catalog before leaving this morning.
STARTING POINT | Today • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115 New to St. Luke’s? Learn more about us in 30 minutes, and leave with recommended steps to find your place within our church. Childcare available.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Today • 9 – 11:30AM • Office conference room Free screenings today sponsored by the Health Ministry.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS DINNER Dec. 9 • 6:30 – 9PM • Fellowship Hall Join us for a buffet meal provided by Chef Joseph, entertainment by violinist Pam Close and the installation of new officers. $5 per person. Register at stlukesumc.com or in the West Passage this morning.
YOUNG ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY | Dec. 13 • 6:30 – 8:30PM • Meghann Bowman’s home Take a break and spend time with friends! Compete in our ugly Christmas sweater contest and bring the funniest pair of socks you can find for our Funny Sock
Exchange. Register at stlukesumc.com and email Mindie (moorem@stlukesumc. com) for directions and more info.
JOYSWING JAZZ ORCHESTRA CONCERT | Dec. 18 • 7:30 – 9PM • Chapel Join us for a free Christmas concert that will also feature our contemporary service musicians. A goodwill offering will be taken to benefit the Crooked Creek Food Pantry and the new Neighbor-to-Neighbor mobile food pantry.
LIVE NATIVITY | Dec. 21 • 4 and 6PM • Sanctuary A family-friendly reenactment of the story of the nativity, set to a musical soundtrack and including live animals!
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS OVERNIGHTER | Dec. 20 – 21 • 7:30PM – 7:30AM • Lodge 5th – 8th grade students, bring your friends and celebrate finals being over! Worship, teaching, a midnight jump session at SkyZone, 3AM cookie baking and connecting with others are all in store. $30 covers everything! Register at stlukesumc.com.
HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PARTY AND OVERNIGHTER Dec. 21 – 22 • 6:30PM - 10:30AM • Lodge Start with our Christmas Party (ends at 8:30PM) and stay for the overnighter! Enjoy games, food, time with friends and a service component at the party. Stay for the overnighter if you can and stay up all night with more games and possibly a movie! Sign-up today at stlukesumc.com and be sure to select which of the two events (or both) you are coming to. Total cost: $5.
GO… ANGEL TREE | Today • Gathering Area & East Passage Due to a large number of children for whom we still need gifts, we are extending our deadline! Please stop by the tables outside of the Sanctuary and Chapel today to pick a child’s list for Christmas gifts. All gifts are due back by Thursday. You can also sign up to serve in various ways at our tables.
DECK THE HALLS – DONATE A POINSETTIA! For a $10 donation, extend hospitality through the holiday season. Donate in honor/ memory of a loved one by 12/15; order cards can be found at the Welcome Centers or main office. Donors may take a poinsettia following the 6PM Christmas Eve service in the Chapel or the 8PM service in the Sanctuary.
FEED EVERYONE Could you be part of a food rescue team, picking up food at Trader Joe’s in Castleton the first Saturday of each month? Deliver to Pride Academy where volunteers will help you unload, feeding those in need that very day. Contact Jim Andrews at 317900-3216 or jmandrews223@gmail.com for more info. A van or SUV is required.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT KEEP GIVING Consider stopping by our Connections bookstore this morning to do some of your Christmas shopping! Jewelry, books, holiday kitchen accessories and more. And 100% of the profits go to our benevolence fund, helping those in our community needing extra help.
CELEBRATE 20 YEARS IN OUR SANCTUARY Come see the special edition table topper of our Sanctuary in the bookstore this morning, specially designed by Pilgrim Imports for $21.95. A few are wrapped for your convenience, at a table outside of the bookstore.
JOB OPENINGS We are excited to add three new positions to our staff: Dir. of Children’s Ministries, Children’s Special Needs Coordinator and an Administrative Assistant for Care Ministries. Applications can be found at stlukesumc.com.